Early Childhood Reading Grants are $2,000. Grant applications are typically accepted between March 1 and April 30 each year, with grant notifications delivered in September.
Field Trip Grants
As part of the program, each Target store will award three Target Field Trip Grants to K—12 schools nationwide—enabling one in 25 schools throughout the U.S. to send a classroom on a field trip. Each grant is valued up to $700. This is an on-line grant proposal form-the deadline is end of September, 2011. (Six Mobile schools have received this grant.)
Arts and Culture
Art and Culture in Schools Grants are $2,000. Grant applications are typically accepted between March 1 and April 30 each year, with grant notifications delivered in September
Do Something.org http://www.dosomething.org/grants
This grant provides small "seed" funding for student written environmental grants. ($250-$500)
The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation (FTPF) is an award-winning international nonprofit charity dedicated to planting fruitful trees and plants to alleviate world hunger, combat global warming, strengthen communities, and improve the surrounding air, soil, and water.
Captain Planet Foundation http://www.captainplanetfoundation.org/default.aspx?pid=3&tab=apply
Grants are made for activities that conform to the mission of the Captain Planet Foundation which is to: promote and support high-quality educational programs that enable children and youth to understand and appreciate our world through learning experiences that engage them in active, hands-on projects to improve the environment in their schools and communities. There are three deadlines per year, the next one being Sept. 30.
Compass Bank Compass Bank is one of the largest foundations in Alabama and gives away over $100,000 weekly. The initial phase of the grant process requires participation in a webinar on September 9. A request to participate must be sent to the on-line address. The last day to submit an on-line proposal is September 30. http://www.bbvacompass.com/compass/responsibility/foundations.cfm#application
Regions Bank http://www.regions.com/about_regions/sr_charitable_giving.rf
One or two page letter is submitted. An answer is received in 30-45 days. For full consideration, the requesting organization should direct a written proposal to the Regions city president in the area being served.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
This foundation requires several documents but may be helpful in obtaining funds for arts programs. The foundation director must be contacted before beginning the application process. http://www.ahf.net/programs/grantsProgram.html
Siemens "We Can Change the World Challenge" http://www.wecanchange.com/elementary-school/
This is not a grant but an environmental challenge for classrooms and schools. This would be a great project for the PACE class. The prizes are fantastic!
Verizon Foundation http://foundation.verizon.com/grant/guidelines.shtml
This is a rather lengthy on-line application. The grant application process is open from January to October 16, 2011. Grants are available for $10,000 or more.
Rite-Aid Foundation http://www.riteaid.com/company/community/foundation.jsf
Variable amounts are given for grant proposals. Grant proposals are read quarterly with responses given in 60-90 days. The next reading of proposals is October 1.
Community Foundation of South Alabama http://www.communityendowment.org/Receive/Grants-Available.aspx
This foundation has various grants available. Youth grants, medical needs, and arts are among these. An e-mail address is available for discussing grant information.
Gulf Coast Resource Conservation Development Council Matching funding grant
Contact April Griffin of the Mobile County Soil and Water Conservation District
In-Kind Funding/Material/Labor
Community Businesses, VolunteersMobile County Commissioners
State Representatives
School System
PTO/PTA
Alabama Cooperative Extension Service
Other resources:
Dodd and Dodd Native Nursery, Inc.- Contact: Thayer Dodd
St. Elmo Feed and Seed Contact: Madelyn Leonard
Bryant Career Technical Center
BWI-Nursery Supplies
Shore Acres Plant Farm Plants and Potting Soil Contact: Oliver Washington
Grant Possibilities
The following grant possibilities do not require lengthy proposals. Many have on-line forms. Click the links for details.Alabama State Council of the Arts
On-line form is due September 1st! You must contact a representative before you apply.
http://arts.state.al.us/grants/newgrant%20pages/newgrantspage2general.html
J.L. Bedsole Foundation
http://www.jlbedsolefoundation.org/default.asp?ID=6
One page letter
Shell Oil
http://www.shell.us/home/content/usa/environment_society/grant/
One and a half page letter (on-line application)
Alabama Power
http://www.alabamapower.com/foundation/guidelines.asp
Cover page and limit of four single sided pages
KaBoom Playground Equipment
http://kaboom.org/build_playground/get_funding/grants
Dupont
http://www2.dupont.com/Social_Commitment/en_US/educational/index.html
One or two page letter
Target
http://sites.target.com/site/en/company/page.jsp?contentId=WCMP04-031821
Early Childhood Reading Grants are $2,000. Grant applications are typically accepted between March 1 and April 30 each year, with grant notifications delivered in September.
Field Trip Grants
As part of the program, each Target store will award three Target Field Trip Grants to K—12 schools nationwide—enabling one in 25 schools throughout the U.S. to send a classroom on a field trip. Each grant is valued up to $700. This is an on-line grant proposal form-the deadline is end of September, 2011. (Six Mobile schools have received this grant.)
Arts and Culture
Art and Culture in Schools Grants are $2,000. Grant applications are typically accepted between March 1 and April 30 each year, with grant notifications delivered in September
The Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation
http://www.cybergrants.com/lowes/start_app.html
$5000-$25,000 grants
Do Something.org
http://www.dosomething.org/grants
This grant provides small "seed" funding for student written environmental grants. ($250-$500)
The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation (FTPF) is an award-winning international nonprofit charity dedicated to planting fruitful trees and plants to alleviate world hunger, combat global warming, strengthen communities, and improve the surrounding air, soil, and water.
Captain Planet Foundation
http://www.captainplanetfoundation.org/default.aspx?pid=3&tab=apply
Grants are made for activities that conform to the mission of the Captain Planet Foundation which is to: promote and support high-quality educational programs that enable children and youth to understand and appreciate our world through learning experiences that engage them in active, hands-on projects to improve the environment in their schools and communities. There are three deadlines per year, the next one being Sept. 30.
Compass Bank
Compass Bank is one of the largest foundations in Alabama and gives away over $100,000 weekly. The initial phase of the grant process requires participation in a webinar on September 9. A request to participate must be sent to the on-line address. The last day to submit an on-line proposal is September 30.
http://www.bbvacompass.com/compass/responsibility/foundations.cfm#application
Regions Bank
http://www.regions.com/about_regions/sr_charitable_giving.rf
One or two page letter is submitted. An answer is received in 30-45 days. For full consideration, the requesting organization should direct a written proposal to the Regions city president in the area being served.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
This foundation requires several documents but may be helpful in obtaining funds for arts programs. The foundation director must be contacted before beginning the application process.
http://www.ahf.net/programs/grantsProgram.html
Siemens "We Can Change the World Challenge"
http://www.wecanchange.com/elementary-school/
This is not a grant but an environmental challenge for classrooms and schools. This would be a great project for the PACE class. The prizes are fantastic!
Verizon Foundation
http://foundation.verizon.com/grant/guidelines.shtml
This is a rather lengthy on-line application. The grant application process is open from January to October 16, 2011. Grants are available for $10,000 or more.
General Mills "Champion for Healthy Kids"
http://www.generalmills.com/Responsibility/Community_Engagement/Grants/Champions_for_healthy_kids/2011_recipients.aspx
The grants for 2011 have been awarded. However $10,000 grants are available with 50 grants being awarded yearly. Check the site later to determine when 2012 grant proposals will be accepted.
Walgreens
http://www.walgreens.com/marketing/about/community/guidelines.jsp
This is an on-line application. Response time is 4-6 weeks.
Rite-Aid Foundation
http://www.riteaid.com/company/community/foundation.jsf
Variable amounts are given for grant proposals. Grant proposals are read quarterly with responses given in 60-90 days. The next reading of proposals is October 1.
Community Foundation of South Alabama
http://www.communityendowment.org/Receive/Grants-Available.aspx
This foundation has various grants available. Youth grants, medical needs, and arts are among these. An e-mail address is available for discussing grant information.
Pepsi Refresh
http://www.refresheverything.com/categories/education
Grants are funded monthly according to the number of votes received in an on-line voting process. Lots of examples are on the website.
Verizon Foundation
http://foundation.verizon.com/grant/guidelines.shtml
Extensive on-line application with grant funding exceeding $10,000.